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Position Summary:
POSITION: Community Development Director/Planner
DEPARTMENT: Planning
Department
SUPERVISOR: Tribal
Council
EMPLOYMENT: Full-Time
SALARY/PAY RATE: $70,000-$78,000
POSTED: JULY 10,
2025 DEADLINE: JULY 24, 2025
DESCRIPTION:
Under
the supervision of the Tribal Council, this position is responsible for the development
and implementation of appropriate infrastructure, zoning, and usage guidance necessary
to develop, protect and preserve Tribal lands. This position will also be
responsible for advising tribal leadership on how to best use the land
resources as well as working closely with other Tribal Department Directors and
community stakeholders in the development of new construction projects. The successful applicant will possess knowledge
of and ability to apply community planning principals, theories, concepts,
practices, methods, techniques, and Federal, State and Tribal regulations
applicable to various community programs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Planning Department and create goals
for the revitalization and implementation of infrastructure and physical
facilities to accommodate the Tribal population.
- Oversee LVD Community Water & Sewer Program
including supervision of operator and water quality technician, acting as
that main contact for Indian Health Services Sewer and Sanitation staff,
oversight of annual O&M surveys, Sanitation Deficiency Systems (SDS)
and oversight of LVD Privately Owned Wastewater Systems (POWTS)
program
- Develop and oversee program/community
infrastructure projects, as assigned.
- Administer the LVD Tribal Transportation program
(TTP) including following proper steps and procedures to utilize Federal
Highway Funding, conducting all roads inventory relate work and submitting
to Tribal Leadership for approval, develop and implement TTP annual
transportation plan including annual Tribal Transportation Improvement
Plan (TTIP), pursue rights of way (where applicable), coordinate technical
assistance, oversee Retained Services Agreement ("RSA”) related to BIA
Roads Staff for each project design, preparation of bid packages, conduct
pre-construction meetings and perform necessary project inspections
- Oversee LVD Mini-Storage rentals and
maintenance.
- Oversee EPA EnergyStar revolving fund
- Coordinate grant applications and solicitation
of other funding sources with Tribal Department Directors related to
Community Development/Land Use/Planning goals and objectives.
- Coordinate tribal needs assessments necessary
for the development of short and long-term strategic planning goals of
tribal leadership.
- Assist with environmental and legal
documentation necessary for all tribal land purchases and fee to trust
applications
- Coordinate annual community clean up efforts and
oversee curbside garbage collection program for eligible Tribal Members
- Meet with tribal leadership, public officials,
developers, and the tribal community regarding community development plans
and land use matters
- Develop and administer tribal government plans
or policies affecting land use
- Gather and analyze data from market research,
censuses, and economic and environmental studies to inform land use and
community development projects
- Development
of various demographic resources like fact sheets, summaries, supporting
documents and justifications for different grant applications.
- Conduct field investigations to analyze factors
affecting community development and decline, including land use
- Stay current on zoning and building codes,
environmental regulations, and other legal issues affecting land use
planning and community development
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The successful candidate will
possess:
- Skills in communication, both orally and in
writing, to clarify the effect of community planning decisions, mission,
and goals of a project.
- Problem solving skills, ability to manage time
effectively, self-motivation skills, ability to work effectively under
pressure, ability to build positive work relationships with internal and
external contacts and the ability to interact professionally with a wide
variety of people.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the social, economic,
educational and health concerns of Native Americans. Strong interpersonal
skills with an ability to work effectively with a wide range of people,
teams, and diverse partners.
- Understanding and experience with fiscal and
budgetary theory and practice.
- Demonstrated critical thinking problem-solving,
organizational, and time-management skills.
- Requires the ability to perform data analysis.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
- A valid driver’s license with access to reliable
transportation.
- Ability to travel, when
required.
Skills & Qualifications:
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree in Urban
Planning, Public Administration, or a related field; or five years of
progressively increasing responsibility involving community development and planning
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience with a Native American
Tribal organization and/or not-for profit agency desirable. AICP Certification
desirable.
PREFERENCE FOR HIRING:
Preference shall be given when it is
established that the applicant meets the qualifications as stated in the job
description. The following order shall be adhered to for hiring:
·Enrolled LVD Tribal Member
·Parents/Legal Guardian of LVD Tribal member
children and spouses of Tribal Members
·Other Native Americans
·All Others
The above statements are intended to
describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to
this classification. They are not
intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties
and skills required of personnel so classified.Management retains the right to add or to change the duties of the
position at any time. Must be able to
pass a pre-employment drug screen and applicable background checks related to
the position.
All applicants must submit a resume.
Date Approved by the Tribal Council: January
11, 2023
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